9 Most Popular Cat Breeds

Would you like to know which cat breeds are the most popular?

Find out in this article which cat breeds are the most popular. You can learn more about their origins, temperament, health issues, and more.

Curious and intelligent, Abyssinian will not stop exploring any corner of the house.

They like to jump and climb as well as play.

To keep them busy, provide cat toys that challenge their intelligence.

Abyssinian Characteristic:

The American Shorthair enjoys hunting small vermin and insects.

This is a smart, moderately active feline who likes to learn tricks.

Puzzles and interactive toys challenge their intelligence.

American Shorthair Characteristic:

The Birman cat is a distinct breed. Their luxurious fur, their white paws, and their fascinating blue eyes give this breed an undeniable charisma.

Birman Characteristic:

Origin: Burma (now Myanmar)
Size: Medium to large
Weight: Males 9 to 15 pounds. Females 6 to 10 pounds
Coat: Medium to long
Color: Seal point, blue point, chocolate point, lilac point
Personality: Sweet, gentle, and playful
Lifespan to 15 to 20 years.
Health issues: Generally the Birman is a healthy cat, but can suffer hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Maine Coon cats are curious, intelligent, and playful.

This is one of the largest breeds of domestic cats.

They have a friendly temperament, which is why people call them gentle giants.

Maine Coon Characteristic:

Persian cats are docile and independent but selective when it comes to showing affection.

These felines enjoy calm and relaxing environments.

They get along well with mild-mannered children and laid-back dogs.

Persian Characteristic:

Origin: Persia (old Mesopotamia)
Size: Medium to large
Weight: Males 9 to 14 pounds. Females 7 to 11 pounds
Coat: Long, thick, glossy
Color: White, blue, black, red, cream, chocolate, lilac
Personality: Docile and independent
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years.
Health issues: Respiratory difficulties, heat sensitivity. Susceptible to ringworm, and skin conditions

Ragdoll cats like to learn tricks and certain behaviors with positive reinforcement.

This cat breed is affectionate, intelligent, and playful.

Its main characteristic is that they go limp when picked up, like a rag doll, hence its name.

Ragdoll Characteristic:

Origin: California (USA)
Size: Medium
Weight: 10 to 15 pounds
Coat: Semi-long. Plush and silky
Color: Seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream
Personality: Affectionate, intelligent, playful
Lifespan: 12 to 17 years.
Health issues: She may develop bladder stones, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and infectious peritonitis

The Siamese are social, intelligent, and vocal. They like to play with other cats, dogs, and children.

Although they are active and curious, they also love to snuggle with their humans.

Siamese Characteristic:

Origin: Siam (now Thailand)
Size: Medium
Weight: Male: 11 to 15 pounds. Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Coat: Short, fine, glossy
Color: Seal point, blue point, chocolate point, lilac point
Personality: Social, intelligent, and vocal
Lifespan: 11 to 15 years.
Health: Risk of respiratory illness and periodontal disease. Other problems such as retinal atrophy or glaucoma, and bladder stones.

The Scottish Fold enjoys playing with challenging toys that test her intelligence.

They are very affectionate cats and like interaction with their humans.

Scottish Folds prefer the company of humans rather than other cats or dogs.

Scottish Fold Characteristic:

Origin: Scottland
Size: Medium
Weight: Male: 9 to 13 pounds. Female: 6 to 9 pounds
Coat: Dense and plush
Color: White, black, blue, red, cream, and silver
Personality: Affectionate, intelligent, playful
Lifespan: 11 to 15 years.
Health issues: Her folded ears are susceptible to ear infections.
They can suffer from degenerative joint disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.